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President Donald Trump initially distanced himself from the Federalist Society, a major conservative legal group, leading to questions about his judicial picks for his second term. However, 16 months later, his new court nominees remain similar to those he chose before.
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President Trump publicly broke with the Federalist Society early in his second term.
The Federalist Society is a large conservative legal organization that influences court nominations.
Despite the break, Trump's recent judicial nominees resemble his earlier picks.
This suggests the Federalist Society still influences or aligns with Trump’s choices.
The article focuses on judicial nominations and conservative legal appointments.
Trump is in his second term as President.
The piece examines the impact of the Federalist Society on the U.S. judiciary.
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A Virginia assistant principal, Ebony Parker, faces felony child neglect charges for allegedly not acting after multiple warnings that a 6-year-old student had a gun before the student shot a teacher in 2023. The teacher was seriously injured, and the trial is focusing on Parker’s response to the warnings and her failure to involve other school officials or law enforcement.
Key Facts
The shooting happened in January 2023 at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia.
A 6-year-old student brought a gun to school and shot a first-grade teacher, Abby Zwerner.
Teachers warned assistant principal Ebony Parker about the gun, but she did not take action.
Parker reportedly said the student’s mother was coming soon and did not order a search or call the police.
The school’s security officer was absent that day, and only Parker and the principal could act, but Parker did not inform the principal.
The teacher, Zwerner, was seriously hurt, underwent six surgeries, and lost some use of her left hand.
Parker faces eight felony counts of child neglect, one for each bullet in the gun, with up to five years in prison per count.
It is rare for school officials to face criminal charges after a school shooting.
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A police officer in Kalamazoo, Michigan, caught a baby who was dropped from a window by the mother during a house fire. Both the mother and baby were taken to the hospital and did not have any injuries.
Key Facts
The incident took place in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
A house was on fire when the police officer arrived.
The mother threw her baby out of an upstairs window.
The police officer caught the baby safely.
Both mother and baby were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Neither the mother nor the baby were injured.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
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Stephen Colbert is ending his 11-year run as host of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." The show was known for its frequent criticism of President Donald Trump, and some believe the show’s cancellation was influenced by political pressure.
Key Facts
Stephen Colbert started hosting "The Late Show" in 2015 and often criticized Donald Trump and his policies.
Trump called Colbert a “dead man walking” because of the show's critical tone.
The show is ending in May 2026, after 11 years on air.
CBS said the cancellation was for economic reasons.
Colbert and others doubt the cancellation was only about money and suggest political motives connected to Trump’s criticism.
Trump criticized the show and celebrated its cancellation.
CBS’s parent company settled a $16 million lawsuit with Trump over a “60 Minutes” interview during the deal approval process with the Trump administration.
Experts think the show's cancellation may be remembered as a political decision and example of government influence on media.
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President Donald Trump is planning to build a new ballroom at the White House to host large events. Nearby, the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, a historic federal venue capable of holding about 1,000 people, has been used by many presidents for important ceremonies and meetings.
Key Facts
The Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium is about a mile from the White House.
It can hold around 650 seated guests or up to 1,000 people standing.
Built in the 1930s, it was dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935.
It has hosted major events, including the 1949 signing of the NATO treaty.
The auditorium is managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) and can be rented for public and private events.
Presidents Clinton and Obama have given major speeches there.
President Trump plans a $400 million ballroom at the White House to improve event space and security.
The new ballroom is designed to be "drone-proof" and have "bulletproof glass" following security concerns at a recent White House event.
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The average gas price in the U.S. rose to $4.55 per gallon, near the highest level under President Donald Trump’s current term. Prices are especially high in California, reaching over $6 per gallon, as global oil supply disruptions linked to the war involving Iran have increased fuel costs.
Key Facts
U.S. average gas price reached $4.55 per gallon on Wednesday, up about $1.60 since late February.
California’s average gas price is $6.14 per gallon, the highest in the nation.
Five other states, including Hawaii and Illinois, have gas prices above $5 per gallon.
The cheapest statewide average gas price is in Georgia at $4.01 per gallon, still much higher than before the Iran conflict.
The conflict involving Iran started when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes, reducing oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz normally carries about 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply.
The price of crude oil has increased from roughly $73 per barrel in February to over $109 per barrel in June.
Experts agree gas prices will likely fall only if the conflict ends and oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resume.
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Congressman Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky Republican primary election. He was defeated by Ed Gallrein, who received strong support from pro-Israel groups and supporters of President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
Thomas Massie is a Republican congressman known for criticizing President Trump.
Massie lost the Kentucky primary election.
Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, won the primary.
Gallrein received heavy endorsements and funding from pro-Israel lobby groups.
Gallrein was also supported by President Trump’s backers.
The primary election decided the Republican candidate for Kentucky.
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Congressman Thomas Massie lost his primary race to Ed Gallrein, a candidate supported by President Donald Trump. The race was very expensive and showed Trump's strong influence in the Republican Party, especially in Kentucky.
Key Facts
Thomas Massie, a critic of President Trump, lost his primary race to Ed Gallrein, a Trump-backed candidate.
Massie opposed some of Trump's policies, including military aid to Israel and national debt concerns.
The race spent over $34 million, making it the most expensive U.S. House primary ever.
Pro-Israel groups like AIPAC spent nearly $9.4 million supporting Gallrein.
Massie warned against total loyalty to the president and spoke about the importance of constitutional law.
President Trump also influenced the Kentucky U.S. Senate race by endorsing candidates and encouraging others to drop out.
In Georgia, the Republican governor race will go to a run-off, with Trump-backed Burt Jones competing.
Two Georgia officials who had resisted Trump’s efforts to challenge the 2020 election results lost their races.
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Republican Congressman Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky primary race to Ed Gallrein, who was supported by President Donald Trump. Trump’s influence remains strong in the Republican Party, as seen in recent political wins, but his loyal base is getting smaller.
Key Facts
Thomas Massie lost the most expensive House primary election in history for Kentucky’s 4th district.
Ed Gallrein, a farmer and former Navy Seal, won with backing from President Donald Trump.
Trump’s political power continues to shape Republican primaries and party loyalty.
Massie was criticized by Trump and faced major opposition, including from pro-Israel groups.
Massie had worked to release Jeffrey Epstein files but was still defeated.
Trump’s allies have recently ousted Republican opponents who opposed him on issues like redistricting.
The Supreme Court recently weakened parts of the Voting Rights Act, benefiting Republicans.
Massie’s loss shows strong Trump influence but also highlights a shrinking Republican base.
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A U.S. Army soldier who served in Afghanistan is concerned that his wife may still face deportation even though she was recently released from U.S. immigration detention. The soldier fears that immigration authorities could target her again.
Key Facts
The soldier served in the Afghanistan war.
His wife was in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
She was released from ICE custody recently.
Despite her release, the soldier worries she could still be deported.
The report was covered by CBS News.
The soldier’s concern highlights ongoing issues with immigration enforcement affecting military families.
ICE is the U.S. government agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wants to gradually eliminate property taxes for local homeowners, but not for seasonal visitors or out-of-state investors. The plan aims to help long-time Florida residents while keeping taxes on non-resident property owners, but it has not yet become law.
Key Facts
Governor DeSantis supports phasing out property taxes for local homeowners only.
Seasonal residents (called snowbirds) and out-of-state property investors would not get this tax break.
A bill to increase homestead tax exemption over 10 years passed the Florida House but stalled in the Senate.
The homestead exemption would fully exempt homes from non-school property taxes by 2037 if passed.
DeSantis wants to prevent out-of-state buyers from quickly qualifying for tax breaks after moving to Florida.
The plan aims to balance tax relief for residents while preserving funding for police and education.
Some seasonal residents have already started leaving Florida due to rising home insurance and local fees.
A special legislative session is needed before mid-August to include the property tax changes on the November ballot.
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Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie lost his Republican primary election after opposing President Donald Trump. This shows that despite some decline in Trump's overall popularity, he still has strong control over the Republican Party.
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Thomas Massie, a Republican Congressman from Kentucky, lost his primary election.
Massie had criticized President Donald Trump.
Trump supported Massie's primary opponent.
Trump’s backing helped remove Republicans who criticize him.
The election result indicates Trump’s strong influence in the Republican Party.
This event took place in the Kentucky Republican primary.
Although Trump’s general popularity may be dropping, his control over party members remains strong.
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Voters in northern Kentucky chose Ed Gallrein, a candidate supported by President Donald Trump, over incumbent Congressman Thomas Massie in the Republican primary. Massie had openly criticized President Trump on several issues, including foreign policy and government spending. The primary result is seen as a sign of Trump’s influence within the Republican Party.
Key Facts
Thomas Massie, a seven-term congressman from Kentucky, was defeated in the Republican primary by Ed Gallrein.
Ed Gallrein is a retired Navy SEAL and farmer who was recruited by President Trump.
Massie had criticized President Trump on topics like Iran, government spending, and the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Similar primaries were held on the same day in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, and Idaho.
In Georgia and Alabama, Trump-backed candidates also won over critics of Trump.
President Trump regards the primary race against Massie as a personal matter.
This election result reflects continued support for President Trump’s influence in the Republican Party.
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President Donald Trump has won another fight against a Republican who criticized him. Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky lost his primary race to Ed Gallrein, a candidate supported by Trump and groups favoring Israel.
Key Facts
President Trump continues to challenge Republicans who oppose him.
Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Representative, was defeated in his party’s primary.
Massie had criticized Trump and pushed to release Justice Department records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Massie was also an outspoken critic of the war with Iran.
Ed Gallrein, the winner, is a former Navy SEAL.
Gallrein had strong backing from President Trump.
Pro-Israel groups spent a lot of money supporting Gallrein in the race.
This race shows the risks Republican lawmakers face if they oppose President Trump.
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Workers at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium have said they will strike if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are brought to the stadium during the upcoming World Cup matches. The union representing about 2,000 hospitality workers wants a federal promise that ICE will not be present during the eight scheduled matches.
Key Facts
The workers are from UNITE HERE Local 11, a union of hospitality employees.
Approximately 2,000 workers are represented by this union.
The World Cup matches will take place next month at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
There are eight World Cup matches scheduled at SoFi Stadium.
Workers threaten to strike if ICE agents are deployed at the stadium during the event.
The union demands federal assurances that ICE will not operate at the stadium.
ICE is a federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement.
The workers’ concern is tied to the presence of ICE during a major public event.
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A New York gallery has opened a public exhibit called the Donald J Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room. It displays 3.5 million printed pages of government files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The exhibit aims to help people understand the scale of the evidence and includes a tribute to Epstein’s victims.
Key Facts
The reading room is located in Tribeca, New York, and is open to the public by appointment until May 21.
It features 3,437 volumes containing all the Epstein files released by the Department of Justice.
Visitors cannot read the documents freely to protect survivor privacy.
The exhibit was organized by the Institute for Primary Facts, a nonprofit group.
It includes a timeline of allegations against President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, and their relationship.
There are 1,400 artificial candles symbolizing Epstein’s victims.
The Department of Justice has redacted names of about 1,200 victims or their relatives in the files.
The project aims to provide context and show the large scale of the investigations, which can be hard to grasp online.
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Former Senator Ben Sasse said Congress is not focusing on important issues right now. He also warned that the digital revolution speeds up political conflicts and makes it harder for people to find common ground.
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Ben Sasse is a former Republican Senator from Nebraska.
He believes Congress is not dealing with major questions at the moment.
Many Americans feel political debates often seem like performances instead of real discussions.
Sasse warned that technology, especially the digital revolution, makes political conflicts happen faster.
This acceleration by digital tools can increase divisions among people.
He suggests that this trend harms the chance for agreement across political sides.
The article discusses concerns about how politics and technology interact today.
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President Donald Trump strengthened his control over the Republican Party after his chosen candidate defeated Congressman Thomas Massie in the Kentucky primary. Trump also claimed that all of his endorsed candidates won their races in the recent primaries across several states.
Key Facts
Congressman Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky Republican primary to Ed Gaillin, Trump’s endorsed candidate, by 55% to 45%.
The Kentucky primary was the most expensive House primary in U.S. history, with over $32 million spent.
Massie opposed Trump on key issues such as the war on Iran, the Epstein files release, and a tax bill.
Trump reported that 100% of his endorsements in primaries on May 19 won, including races in Alabama, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon, and Kentucky.
Senator Tommy Tuberville won the Republican nomination for Alabama governor.
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor.
In Georgia, Republican lieutenant governor Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson advanced to a runoff for governor.
Trump’s next test of influence is in Texas, supporting Ken Paxton against Senator John Cornyn in a Republican primary runoff.
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Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania faced no opponents in the primary election as he seeks a second term this fall. He is focusing on opposing President Donald Trump's agenda and aims to strengthen his party by trying to win key Republican seats in the U.S. House and the state legislature.
Key Facts
Governor Josh Shapiro ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania primary.
He is 52 years old and aims to win a second term in the fall election.
Shapiro has made opposing President Donald Trump's policies a main part of his campaign.
He is likely to raise more campaign money than before.
Shapiro wants to flip Republican-held U.S. House seats to Democrats.
He is working to achieve the first Democratic majority in the state legislature in over 30 years.
Pennsylvania is considered an important swing state for future elections, including 2028.
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Social Security payments for June 2026 will be made on different days depending on the recipient’s group and birth date. Most people will receive payments on specific Wednesdays in June, while those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will get theirs earlier in the month.
Key Facts
Over 70 million Americans rely on Social Security each month.
Payments are spread throughout the month to handle the large number of recipients.
SSI payments for June 2026 go out on Monday, June 1.
Social Security payments for those receiving both SSI and retirement benefits before May 1997 are on June 3.
Others receive payments on June 10, 17, or 24, depending on their birth date range.
Monthly retirement benefits depend on work history, earnings, and the age benefits start.
The average Social Security retirement benefit is about $2,025 per month.
The 2027 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) may rise between 3.9% and 4.2% due to inflation increases.
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